A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3080221 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3081612 epoch_slot_no: 14412 block_no: 3080077 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-09-07 05:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ead3c8f2ecd69c2f157f3c253f8785b898704210b44b013931c3b02a2fac71dBlock Operator
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